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Crime in Long Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Long Beach. Key points include:
There were 183 total crimes in Long Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Long Beach is 1,073.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Long Beach is 82.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Long Beach is 991.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Long Beach is -49.36% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Long Beach Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Long Beach / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 183 | 1,073.1 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 82.1 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.9 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 64.5 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 169 | 991.0 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 111.4 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 140 | 821.0 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 58.6 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Long Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Long Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Long Beach is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Long Beach is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Long Beach is $232,929.
The median income in Long Beach is $70,332.
Long Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Long Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Long Beach | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Long Beach, MS Weather
The average high in Long Beach is 76.5° and the average low is 59.1°.
There are 81.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 64.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 59.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 64.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Long Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Long Beach
The current population in Long Beach is 17,009. The population has increased 15.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,009 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 16,876 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 16,809 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 16,654 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 15,829 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 15,698 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 15,529 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 15,446 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 15,450 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 15,369 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 15,224 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 15,102 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 14,981 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 14,872 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 14,769 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Long Beach
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Long Beach is:
79.1% White with 13,448 White residents.
10.1% African American with 1,725 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 305 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 48 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 785 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 685 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Long Beach | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.1% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Long Beach
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Long Beach is 53.4% female with 9,085 female residents.
Long Beach is 46.6% male with 7,924 male residents.
| Gender | Long Beach | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Long Beach for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Long Beach completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Long Beach completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Long Beach completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Long Beach completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Long Beach completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Long Beach completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Long Beach completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Long Beach completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Long Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Long Beach | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Long Beach, Mississippi
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5.1% of households in Long Beach earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Long Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Long Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Long Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Long Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Long Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Long Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Long Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.2% of households in Long Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Long Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Long Beach | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.2% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
